Race preview: Milton Keynes Marathon, April 29, 2012 – The Green Marathon
As we enter the year of the London Olympic Games many people are starting the New Year by beginning their training for a New Marathon in Milton Keynes. Over 3,500 runners have already signed up for the Milton Keynes Marathon on 29 April 2012. The Milton Keynes race is a major new event on the sporting calendar and the course will showcase the best of the lakes and parks in the city before culminating with a spectacular finish inside stadiummk, home of MK Dons FC.
“We are delighted to see so many people from the Milton Keynes area entering the race,” said Andrew Hully, Race Director. “Overall entries have now passed 3,500 runners and 55 teams have entered the Geoffrey Leaver Corporate Relay to be held alongside the main event. Half those entered have never run a marathon before and 75% of entrants do not belong to a running club. We want to encourage runners of all standards and entries are coming in from as far away as Germany, Italy and Baltimore USA. This really will be a race for everyone.”
This is not just an event for runners, family and friends will be allowed free access into the stadium to cheer their runner over the finish line and a Sport Support Village will keep them entertained while their loved ones are out on the course. There will be charity stalls, retail stands, sports massages, refreshments and entertainment from Heart Radio. If you prefer to go out and about to cheer your runner on there will be plenty to see and do around the course. Many local bands including The VIPeas, Retrobution, The Zeroes, Lobo Tren Street Band, The MK Pipe Band, school bands, singing groups and the Cairo Cats Bellydance Troupe have all volunteered to provide motivation for runners and entertainment for thousands of spectators.
The Milton Keynes Marathon was set up with three main aims; to raise money for charity, to encourage more people to take up an active and healthy lifestyle and to promote the image of Milton Keynes. It is not too late to begin training, even if you have never run before.
To find out more visit www.miltonkeynesmarathon.co.uk
